Ingredients

  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 14 cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 2 14 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 9 -10 cups flour

Method

  • In a bowl combine first 6 ingredients.
  • Cool to 110F
  • Add yeast and mix well.
  • Add enough flour to form a soft dough.
  • Knead on a floured board til smooth about 6-8 minutes.
  • Place in greased bowl turning once to grease top.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm,draft free place til doubled (about 90 minutes).
  • Punch dough down and divide into 3
  • Form 3 loaves and place in well greased loaf pans.
  • Cover and let rise til doubled (1 hour).
  • Bake 350F 45-50 minutes or til golden brown.
  • Allow to cool on wire racks.
  • NOTE-If a soft crust is desired brush tops with butter immediately on removing from oven.